Cira Olivier is a social issues and breaking news reporter for the Bay of Plenty Times. She has been a journalist since 2019.
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'Safeguard our Rotomoana': Rāhui considered for lakes to avoid clam invasion
"It is our shared responsibility to collaborate in the best interest of all our lakes."
Environmental terrorism fears: Lake closes to boats, anglers to keep out 'monster'
Closure of 'trophy' trout lake on eve of fishing season a 'blow to anglers' - Fish & Game
New kiwifruit initiative gives back to community
At the same time, it aims to address the labour shortage in the kiwifruit industry.
Iwi to deliver more than 300kg of filleted fish
"We need to have a stronger focus on our own."
Drive to survive: Lockdown 'huge' hit for butchers, revenue plummets
Butchers are struggling and are calling to be allowed to open, safely, under level 4.
Foodbanks 'flat-out' as lockdown demand climbs
The effects the lockdown is having on food security are coming to light this week.
Inside the walls of the dead paper mill and what it means for Kawerau
The mill birthed an entire town, what happens now?
'Sombre' mood as book closes on Kawerau paper mill
Production inside the mill has stopped and the clean up has begun for 160 workers.
One dead after workplace incident in Bay of Plenty
Emergency services were alerted to a crash involving an ATV and a motorbike.
'Very tough day': Mill will close, all 210 jobs to go
After more than 80 years, production will shut down in June.
Resident concerned sprays could be killing native plants in dunes
Tauranga City Council is in charge of animal and plant pest control on coastal areas.
The cheesiest Foodbank appeal you've ever seen
Ballance Agri‑Nutrients in Mount Maunganui is aiming to donate a boot-load of cheese.
Egg-cellent donation in Christmas spirit for city foodbank
Nearly 5000 eggs have been donated to the foodbank for the annual Christmas Appeal.
Accommodation returned to original purpose - a shed
The poor quality accommodation was ordered to shut after an investigation.
Inside Te Puna's new $2.5m seasonal worker accommodation
'The vast majority of employers in the industry are doing the right thing'.
Inquiries launched into poor accommodation accusations
The facility allegedly failed to comply with aspects of the building code requirements.
'Dirty, smelly and full of mould': Workers slam orchard accommodation
They paid $130 a week for stained mattresses, no insulation, and a leaky roof.
Sanford site closure: 'Devastating blow' to seafood industry
Sanford Ltd have now entered a consultation period with Tauranga workers.
Hamurana hoons: Calls for fences after reserve ripped up
Three cars were reported to have torn up grass in the reserve on Sunday night.
Man catches 20kg kingfish with his bare hands
It was the biggest fish Tauranga's Logan Reid has ever caught.
Coronavirus: Thai kiwifruit workers, 40, in self-isolation in Bay of Plenty
The group arrived in New Zealand on Monday.
'Completely unacceptable': Oil spill leaches into Tauranga Harbour
A pilot spotted the spill and reported it to the regional council.
Fears for kiwifruit industry as coronavirus spreads
One grower is starting to worry, but another sees a potential upside to the virus scare.
'Not a good sign': Forestry jobs on the line as virus hits
Jobs hang in the balance as the industry nervously awaits China's announcement on Monday.
Farmers hit the waves to help with mental health
A new programme for any in the farming industry has been launched in the Bay.
Could Rotorua get its own Statue of Liberty in the Redwoods?
It would be contemporary by design, Māori by nature and one part of plans for the forest.
Rotorua wins best chips in the Bay
The chip industry has announced the chip winners of 2019.
Rotorua angler's bizzare find in trout
The fisherman has also pulled out a fish wearing an elastic hair band.
'Jumbo' kūmara harvested from community garden
The average size was between 600g and 1.9kg while the largest was a whopping 3.2kg.
Still 2500 non-compliant fireplaces in Rotorua
About 2500 non-compliant fires are still fogging up Rotorua air.
'Biggest in 30 years': Monster nest houses a million wasps
Expert says monster wasp nests are more likely with climate change.
Exterminators hope to cut open monster wasp nest today
Exterminators hope to today cut open and remove the monster wasp nest found in Hamurana.
Bad buzz: Monster wasp nest found near lifestyle block
'All hell broke loose' as more than a million 'angry' German wasps invade.
Men working with police after deaths of rare gulls
Men working with police after deaths of endangered birds in Rotorua.
Inquiry into deaths of endangered gulls: Do you recognise these men?
Images show two men with firearms, pointing them at the gulls.
Derek Packham put family, Tarawera first
Regular letter writer for the Rotorua Daily Post, Derek Packham, has passed away
Rotorua water supplies are nearly back to normal
Water usage is now manageable, but still be careful, says the local council.
Water supply pumps 'struggling to keep up' with demand
There has been a significant increase in water usage in some areas in Rotorua.
Man bashed with bat and guns stolen in robbery
A man was hit with a baseball bat and threatened with a firearm about 2.45am on Monday.